Karachi, April 30, 2026 — Pakistan produced 2.79 million mobile phones locally in March 2026, marking a strong increase in domestic manufacturing, according to data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
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FBR raises customs values for used imported mobile phones
KARACHI, April 22, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified revised customs values for old and used imported mobile phones, aiming to align duty assessment with prevailing international market trends and address stakeholder concerns.
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Pakistan spends $1.44bn on mobile phones amid 5G rollout
Islamabad, April 18, 2026 – Pakistan’s mobile phone imports rose to $1.44 billion during the first nine months (July–March) of fiscal year 2025–26, marking a 28% increase compared with $1.13 billion in the same period last year, official data showed on Friday.
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NA committee orders urgent review of mobile phone taxes
ISLAMABAD, April 16, 2026 — A parliamentary committee on Thursday ordered an urgent review of Pakistan’s mobile phone taxation regime, calling for fairer levies, improved consumer relief, and greater policy clarity amid growing concerns over affordability and market distortions.
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Pakistan spends $1.30 billion on mobile phone imports in 8MFY26
Islamabad, March 15, 2026 – Pakistan has spent $1.30 billion on mobile phone imports during the first eight months (July–February) of the 2025-26 fiscal year, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan spends $1.14 billion on mobile phone imports this year so far
Islamabad, February 20, 2026 – Pakistan has spent $1.14 billion on mobile phone imports during the first seven months (July to January) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. This marks a 31% increase compared to $868 million in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
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Memory Shortage May Slash 2026 Smartphone Shipments
The ongoing global memory chip shortage is expected to significantly impact the smartphone industry in 2026, with shipments projected to decline sharply.
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AI-Driven Memory Demand May Push Smartphone Prices Higher in 2026
Smartphone prices are expected to rise in 2026 as global memory supply increasingly shifts toward artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, reducing availability for consumer electronics such as smartphones and PCs.
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NA committee raises concerns over high mobile phone taxes
Islamabad, December 9, 2025 — The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has voiced strong concerns over what it calls the “unreasonably high” taxation imposed on mobile phones brought into Pakistan, especially by overseas Pakistanis.
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FBR Explains Tax Structure on Imported Mobile Phones
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has presented a comprehensive breakdown of taxes imposed on imported mobile phones during a briefing to the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance.
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